Assessment of Monkeypox (MPOX) Knowledge and Vaccination Intention among Health and Life Sciences Students in Algeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Infectious Disease Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 170 - 180

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

Monkeypox (MPOX) is a viral zoonotic disease affecting endemically the Central and Western regions of Africa. The ongoing outbreak in non-endemic countries has made this global concern. While no cases have been reported Algeria, it important to raise awareness about prepare for potential outbreak, especially light neighboring Middle East North African (MENA) countries. This study aimed evaluate knowledge attitude Algerian Health Life Sciences students toward MPOX its vaccine through an anonymous online survey. A total 196 participated study. Students medicine (64.3%), females (85.7%), those under 20 years age (55.1%) were most represented. results revealed low level represented by score only 42.8% correct answers with multiple gaps epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations MPOX. veterinary sciences showed highest levels (OR: 6.71; CI95%: 1.23–36.77), while aged between 30 old 0.11; 0.02–0.79) vaccinated against seasonal flu 0.42; 0.21–0.85) associated knowledge. Regarding vaccination, found moderate acceptance (48.5%) among surveyed Natural having high conspiracy belief (VCBS) showing lowest acceptance. These findings highlight need educational programs intensified public campaigns improve emphasize importance vaccination preventing outbreaks overcoming reluctance.

Language: Английский

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Social Environmental Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in India: A Population-Based Survey

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(10), P. 1749 - 1749

Published: Oct. 19, 2022

Background: During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, trust within a community in projected schemes or strategies to combat depends on confidence generated and launched by government medical employees toward public. The "vaccination intention" is determined range of factors, which include sociodemographic features, personal beliefs, attitude vaccination. Methods: A nationwide survey was conducted involving 2000 people using Tencent questionnaire platform. One-way ANOVA for age, education, occupation with vaccination intention vaccine. Correlation analysis between sources, trust, indicating both types sources (official unofficial sources) (trust social environment vaccines). Results: reception information vaccine significantly higher from official (M = 5.54, SD 1.37) officials 5.68, 1.499) compared that experts medicine 5.39, 1.511). Among "chatting communicating family friends" scored highest 4.84, 1.649). In statistics people's all aspects involved vaccines, level more concentrated than vaccines 5.67, 1.129). 5.80, 1.256) slightly personnel 5.53, 1.199). People's willingness be vaccinated generally high 78.15, 22.354). demographic factors were not influential intention. Both vaccines) are positively correlated Information receptions significant positive predictors environment, but they vaccines. mediating effect relationship receiving insignificant. Conclusions: This study revealed an important channel linking intention, explores new path health communication, attempts provide ideas dissemination promotion.

Language: Английский

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Determinants of parental seasonal influenza vaccine hesitancy in the Eastern Mediterranean region: A cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: March 28, 2023

Background Seasonal influenza vaccine can reduce the risk of influenza-associated hospitalizations and deaths among children. Given that parents are primary decision makers, this study examined parental attitude toward childhood identified determinants hesitancy (VH) in Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). Methods A cross-sectional was conducted using an anonymous online survey 14 EMR countries. Parents children aged 6 months to 18 years were included. The Parent Attitude about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) used assess VH. Chi square test independent t-test for association qualitative quantitative variables, respectively. structural equations model (SEM) identify direct indirect Results Almost half hesitant vaccinating their against (50.8%). Parental VH significantly higher older mothers (37.06 ± 8.8 years, p = 0.006), rural residents (53.6%, < 0.001), high-income countries (50.6%, with educational levels (52.1%, 0.001). school-aged (5–9 years) (55.6%, free from any comorbidities (52.5%, who did not receive routine vaccination at all (51.5%, 0.03), vaccinated COVID-19 (54.3%, addition (57.1%, 0.001) associated increased likelihood depending on healthcare provider as a source information regarding vaccines less likely report (47.9%, meanwhile those social media health showed (57.2%, SEM suggested mother’s age, residence, country income level, child gender, total number had effect Meanwhile, influenza, completely or partially Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Conclusion high proportion included vaccinate seasonal influenza. This is due many modifiable non-modifiable factors be targeted improve coverage.

Language: Английский

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Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Intention among Nurses Who Have Been Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19: Evidence from Greece

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 159 - 159

Published: Jan. 11, 2023

Seasonal influenza continues to be a significant public health issue causing hundreds of thousands deaths annually. Nurses are priority risk group for vaccination and high vaccine uptake rate among them is crucial protect health. Thus, the aim our study was estimate levels acceptance, as well its determinants, nurses 2022/2023 season. We conducted cross-sectional with convenience sample in Greece. collected data via an online survey September 2022. Most possessed MSc/PhD diploma (56.2%) had previously been infected by SARS-CoV-2 (70.3%). Among nurses, 57.3% were willing accept vaccine, 19% hesitant, 23.7% unwilling. Older age, higher perceived support from others, COVID-19-related physical exhaustion positively related intention. In contrast, more side effects because COVID-19 due measures taken against negatively associated Since acceptance moderate, policymakers should develop implement tailored specifically context pandemic decrease hesitancy.

Language: Английский

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Pervasive Parental Hesitancy and Resistance towards Measles Rubella Vaccination in Jordan

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(11), P. 1672 - 1672

Published: Oct. 31, 2023

Measles remains a highly contagious and potentially severe infectious disease, necessitating high vaccine coverage. However, misinformation measles hesitancy/resistance have posed significant challenges to achieving this goal. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated these challenges, leading outbreak in Jordan 2023. This study aimed investigate the acceptance of rubella (MR) among parents identify its associated determinants. cross-sectional questionnaire-based was conducted using previously Arabic-validated version Parental Attitudes towards Childhood Vaccines (PACV) survey instrument. Data collection took place October 2023, final sample comprised total 391 parents, with mothers representing 69.8% participants (

Language: Английский

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The negative impact of misinformation and vaccine conspiracy on COVID-19 vaccine uptake and attitudes among the general public in Iraq

Preventive Medicine Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43, P. 102791 - 102791

Published: June 7, 2024

Vaccine hesitancy is a major barrier to infectious disease control. Previous studies showed high rates of COVID-19 vaccine in the Middle East. The current study aimed investigate attitudes towards vaccination and uptake among adult population Iraq. This self-administered survey-based was conducted August–September 2022. survey instrument assessed participants' demographics, vaccination, beliefs misinformation, conspiracy beliefs, sources information regarding vaccine. sample comprised total 2544 individuals, with majority reporting at least one dose (n = 2226, 87.5 %). Positive were expressed by participants 1966, 77.3 %), while neutral negative 345 (13.6 %) 233 (9.2 participants, respectively. Factors associated positive multivariate analysis included disbelief misinformation disagreement conspiracies. Higher significantly previous history infection, higher income, residence outside Capital, conspiracies, reliance on reputable sources. coverage having vaccination. Disbelief conspiracies correlated uptake. These insights can inform targeted interventions enhance campaigns.

Language: Английский

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The psychological responses of monkeypox (mpox) virus vaccination among health care workers: international aspects

Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 349 - 363

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Perceived benefits, information, vaccination history, and conspiracy beliefs as significant determinants of RSV vaccine acceptance among Arab seniors

Therapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) poses a significant respiratory health risk to senior citizens, contributing substantially hospitalizations and mortality. With the recent approval of three RSV vaccines for elderly, it is critical understand factors that can shape vaccination attitudes inform public strategies enhance uptake among this vulnerable population. Objectives: This study aimed investigate potential could influence toward citizens in Arab countries. Design: A multinational cross-sectional study, adhering STROBE guidelines, was conducted using survey instrument previously validated through exploratory factor analysis assess newly approved vaccine. Methods: self-administered online distributed conveniently mainly across five The collected data on demographics, history, key constructs related vaccine attitude, including “Fear,” “Information,” “Accessibility,” “Benefits,” “Conspiracy.” Results: total 483 participants were included with majority from countries: Jordan ( n = 239, 49.5%), Kuwait 74, 15.3%), Egypt 68, 14.1%), Saudi Arabia 51, 10.6%), UAE 23, 4.8%), alongside other nations 28, 5.8%). Among respondents, 51.1% 247) expressed acceptance vaccine, 22.4% 108) hesitant, 26.5% 128) exhibited refusal. Multivariate identified perceived benefits (β 0.484, p < 0.001), information needs 0.229, previous history 0.087, 0.016) as positive predictors acceptance. Conversely, stronger conspiracy beliefs −0.083, 0.035) associated resistance. Fear accessibility not attitudes. Conclusion: findings showed benefits, access reliable information, are essential promote seniors. These recommended improve

Language: Английский

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Would senior citizens get vaccinated against RSV? Exploratory analysis using a novel survey instrument

Vacunas (English Edition), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(1), P. 100384 - 100384

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of pharmacists regarding vaccinations against influenza and pneumococci – a systematic review

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: April 21, 2025

Pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding vaccination can significantly influence patients' willingness to receive vaccinations. This study aims assess the level of pharmacists toward influenza pneumococcal On February 17, 2024, a systematic search was conducted in Medline (via PubMed), Embase Ovid), The Cochrane Library databases, following PRISMA guidelines. Before analyzing results, protocol registered PROSPERO database (CRD42024566984). Of 1,209 studies identified, 24 publications met inclusion criteria for analysis. Most these (n = 22) were cross-sectional using proprietary questionnaires. found that possess unsatisfactory knowledge about Shortcomings attitudes safety also evident, along with deficiencies promotion vaccinations patients.

Language: Английский

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